Brookhaven Mayor To Run For State House Seat

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Brookhaven Mayor J. Max Davis on Tuesday announced he will run in the special election for House District 80.

The seat has been vacated by State Rep. Mike Jacobs, who was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve on the DeKalb County State Court bench.

“Mike Jacobs has provided excellent representation for District 80 and I will build on that tradition,” Davis said in a press release. “I am excited to have the opportunity to continue my service to the people of Brookhaven and now of Sandy Springs and Chamblee at the state level. We have, as a community, gotten Brookhaven started right. Police are protecting our streets, which are being paved, so families can go to our improving parks. In just two and a half years, through efficient local control, we have elevated our community.”

Gov. Deal has set the special election for Tuesday, July 14. District 80 covers almost all of Brookhaven, and portions of Sandy Springs and Chamblee.

“I want to take my proven reform agenda and bring it to the state level,” Davis added. “We have been successful in Brookhaven following those ideas. We cut taxes twice, enhanced services, and have a four million dollar reserve. Brookhaven will be left in good hands and on the right path.

“Our community needs a leader with common sense and a demonstrated track record. I will focus on reforming and improving education. I will also work to get traffic moving through better coordinated actions among all area jurisdictions. Protecting taxpayer dollars and preserving neighborhoods will continue to be my priority.”

Republican J. Max Davis led the effort to create the city of Brookhaven and was elected its inaugural mayor in 2012. His father, Max Davis, served in the State House of Representatives for over two decades. You can learn more at about Davis on his campaign website.

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Photo credit: J. Max Davis